The standard experience for changing your Chromebook's wallpaper has been unchanged for many years. We've been watching a new update to the Wallpapers app for quite some time now, and not until recently did it mature enough to discuss. Instead of being a built-in application, the new experience is a … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a new and improved wallpaper picking experience
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Chrome Tab Groups and Bookmarks may become one and the same which makes sense
As I've previously said, Chrome users will no longer need to rely on extensions like Toby Tab Manager to collapse and save tab groups for later. After having introduced the feature and included several ways to automatically collapse and recall previously created Tab Groups, Google is now adding a … [Read more...] about Chrome Tab Groups and Bookmarks may become one and the same which makes sense
Chrome is getting a dedicated screenshot tool via its new share menu
In the Chrome browser, one can take a screenshot via the standard system keyboard shortcuts - though they differ on Chrome OS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, they are baked directly into the operating system. Interestingly enough, I never really thought about the fact that Chrome itself didn't have such … [Read more...] about Chrome is getting a dedicated screenshot tool via its new share menu
Your Chromebook Files App will soon be able to natively open many more archive formats
The Files app on your Chromebook continues to be developed in new and surprising ways. What started as simply a way to access your local and Drive files has become quite well-rounded as of late. A while back, a new zip file manager was able to be activated using several developer flags on the Canary … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook Files App will soon be able to natively open many more archive formats
Google Play Games ‘Play as you download’, new game dashboard, more announced
During the Google for Games Developer Summit today, Google announced a few new features that those who enjoy Android games use to take their experience to the next level. With the explosive growth of Android (3B active monthly devices) and Google Play (2.5B monthly active users), the company's … [Read more...] about Google Play Games ‘Play as you download’, new game dashboard, more announced
Chrome’s New Tab Page modules testing drag and drop capabilities for some reason
Chrome Cart - Google's early initiative to integrate Google Shopping content into your browser's new tab page has expanded quite a bit since the company began toying with the idea. Not only did it also gain Recipe cards, but Google Tasks and Drive modules as well. Now, according to a new Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome’s New Tab Page modules testing drag and drop capabilities for some reason
Chrome is taking steps to untangle your sacred bookmarks from the Reading list
Recently, the Chrome development team gave a second function to the browser's bookmarking star icon and it upset a lot of people. Instead of simply bookmarking the current page as it's done since, well, forever, it currently pulls up an option to either do what it was designed to do or to place it … [Read more...] about Chrome is taking steps to untangle your sacred bookmarks from the Reading list
Google is coming down on spammy Chrome extensions by requiring devs to enable 2FA
Google has been trying very much to clean up the cesspool that is the Chrome Web Store as of late. In just the past year alone, it's created a new 'seal of approval' for extensions that respect user privacy and data, has introduced new protections against downloading malicious extensions, stopped … [Read more...] about Google is coming down on spammy Chrome extensions by requiring devs to enable 2FA
Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
Google Workspace is now rolling out a new Contacts experience for all customers, including G Suite Basic and G Suite for Business that gives more information on the connection between colleagues. For example, detailed information regarding an individual's management chain, department, and title as … [Read more...] about Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
Chrome’s ugly Tab Search icon is being redesigned to fit in with its surroundings
Ever since Google introduced the excellent and extremely useful Tab Search feature to the Chrome browser, users have complained about how out of place the button's visual design was against its surrounding elements. The close, maximize, and minimize buttons for the top of the browser are all in … [Read more...] about Chrome’s ugly Tab Search icon is being redesigned to fit in with its surroundings
Youtube TV is finally rolling out its 4K Plus add-on package – here’s what it includes
After being announced in February, Team Youtube is now rolling out its 4K Plus Youtube TV package. It includes 4K streaming quality, the ability to download shows and movies for offline viewing, and the option for streaming to an unlimited number of screens within your home Wifi. Now, everyone in … [Read more...] about Youtube TV is finally rolling out its 4K Plus add-on package – here’s what it includes
Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Google Workspace is releasing a Drive security update that will alter the links of some files in an effort to keep them secure when sharing them. This addition to the link will be a unique resource key. Once the update has been applied to a file, users who haven't viewed the file ever before will … [Read more...] about Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
